Urban Policy Lab

Training ground for urban policy professionals @munkschool. (This account is no longer active as of January 2023.)

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Catch up on all we've been up to over the past year -- including our annual case competition, several work-integrated learning placements, fresh research collaborations, and a brand new mentorship program -- in the latest Urban Policy Lab newsletter. https://t.co/DFGKGEZ3KP

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Our newest Who Does What report looks at the role municipalities play in the provision of police services and the challenges they face when it comes to police governance. https://t.co/sN38E6Ayu3

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Over the past month, students from the @munkschool travelled to Wards across #Toronto to talk with residents about the issues they're thinking about in today's #MunicipalElection

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Check out this awesome collection of creative dispatches from @munkschool students for #MunkInTheCity2022 ! A great browse for your morning coffee as Torontonians head to the polls today for #municipalelection2022

https://t.co/TZgQMrNnna

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New report in @imfgtoronto and @UrbanPolicyLab's Who Does What series examines the role of municipalities in economic development and innovation, including through the different perspectives of large, mid-sized, and small cities. https://t.co/UKfTPSZUeY

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Yesterday, UPL and @imfgtoronto launched the Who Does What series. The first report identifies the ideal role for municipalities in housing policy and highlights how other orders of government can support municipalities and increase cooperation. Check it out!

[IMFG @imfgtoronto]

Today IMFG and @UrbanPolicyLab launch the Who Does What series, showcasing the role of municipalities in tackling key policy challenges such as housing, climate change, public health, and policing. https://t.co/o0JP644R1s

[IMFG @imfgtoronto]

Today IMFG and @UrbanPolicyLab launch the Who Does What series, showcasing the role of municipalities in tackling key policy challenges such as housing, climate change, public health, and policing. https://t.co/o0JP644R1s

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It's Wordy Wednesday here at the lab and we're breaking down some common urban policy terminology. This week: Tactical Urbanism! Also known as "DIY Urbanism" or "Planning-by-doing", tactical urbanism can look like parklets, sidewalk widening, community gardens or play streets!

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Big UPL thank you to all the judges who participated in last week’s Case Competition! Here are a few of their bios—check them out to see how these folks are helping newcomers call the Greater Toronto Area home 🤗

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Thank you to all the hardworking and creative students who presented their policy solutions and implementation strategies at Friday’s Case Competition. This was an important, yet challenging case and you all did a great job! Congratulations 🥳

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This week, students at the @munkschool are participating in the Urban Policy Lab’s 2022 Case Competition, crafting policy solutions for implementing Toronto’s Newcomer Strategy! So, what is Newcomer Integration? 🤔

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Rounding out our team introductions is…me 👋 Hi, I’m Gabrielle and I’m so excited to be joining the Urban Policy Lab this year! I’d love to know: which urban policy issues are you most interested in addressing?

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It isn’t too late to register for tomorrow’s Toronto Black Policy Conference! RSVP here: https://t.co/SReLVS0NvY for free!

[Munk School @munkschool]

Ahead of @bpncan's Toronto Black Policy Conference, we spoke with the organizers, all @UofT students and grads, about what conversations need to happen to meet the needs of Canada's Black diaspora.

https://t.co/IquaehE9Me

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REMINDER: Registration for the Urban Policy Lab’s Case Competition is now open for MGA and MPP students at the @munkschool 🙌 This year’s theme is Newcomer Integration and Community Building. Sign up here before Dec 19th at 11:59pm: https://t.co/t0RA8QRObv

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Registration is now open for our annual Case Competition! Join us on January 21st, 2022 for a chance to gain first hand experience tackling local policy problems. MGA and MPP students at the @munkschool can register here: https://t.co/MYDHBYGxIZ

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Say hi to Juvairiyya, one of this year’s Communications and Social Media Coordinators at the Lab! You can follow UPL on Instagram (same handle as here on Twitter) if you want to personally say hi to Juvie and keep up with the Lab’s events 😊

[Canadian Black Policy Network @bpncan]

We are so excited to share registration details for the 2021 Toronto Black Policy Conference! We have an amazing line up of speakers and interesting panel themes, you won’t want to miss it! Click on this link to RSVP: https://t.co/gAFz6cvpys

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Introducing Lauren, the Lab’s Special Projects Coordinator leading our new Mentorship Program!

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Say hi to Kinza, another one of the Lab’s Research Assistants this year! If you’re interested in housing and transportation, stay tuned to learn more about Kinza’s work ✍️👀

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Sending a warm UPL welcome to Ruth, one of this year’s Research Assistants 📚🥳 Keep your eyes peeled for more info on the “Who does What” and Municipal Barometer projects!